Obesity Research and Clinical Practice

Aims & Scope

The aim of Obesity Research & Clinical Practice (ORCP) is to publish high quality clinical and basic research relating to the epidemiology, mechanism, complications and treatment of obesity and the complication of obesity.

Studies relating to the Asia Oceania region are particularly welcome, given the increasing burden of obesity in Asia Pacific, compounded by specific regional population-based and genetic issues, and the devastating personal and economic consequences.

The journal aims to expose health care practitioners, clinical researchers, basic scientists, epidemiologists, and public health officials in the region to all areas of obesity research and practice.

In addition to original research the ORCP publishes reviews, patient reports, short communications, and letters to the editor (including comments on published papers).

The proceedings and abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Association for the Study of Obesity is published as a supplement each year.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.889

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	53

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5799

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	644

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Increased oxidative stress in obesity: Implications for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and cancer

  Citation: 509

  Authors: Morihiro, Iichiro

• Self-quarantine and weight gain related risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic

  Citation: 377

  Authors: Zeigler, Forbes, Lopez, Pedersen, Welty, Deyo, Kerekes

• Examining the relationship between obesity and cognitive function: A systematic literature review

  Citation: 317

  Authors: Christina, Leah, Rene

• RETRACTED: Obesity and mortality of COVID-19. Meta-analysis

  Citation: 299

  Authors: Abdulzahra, Kamal, Zefeng, Wah, Shamsi

• Skipping breakfast is associated with overweight and obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 226

  Authors: Xiumei, Qing, Yueli, Man, Zongzhe, Wei, Yang, Yong

• The interface of depression and obesity

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Nattinee, Kanokwan, Yena, Roger S.

• Health benefits of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Kazunori, Teruyoshi

• Mechanisms of heart failure in obesity

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Imo A., David C., Carlos J., Haiying, Alain G.

• Sarcopenic obesity is closely associated with metabolic syndrome

  Citation: 163

  Authors: Chia-Wen, Kuen-Cheh, Hao-Hsiang, Long-Teng, Ching-Yu, Kuo-Chin

• Impact of maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index on maternal, fetal and neonatal adverse outcomes in the worldwide populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Harsh, Ruchi, Mohinder P., Gagandeep K., Vipin

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